rococo
[/rəˈkoʊkoʊ/ (English), /ro.ko.'ko/ (Portuguese)]
adjective, nounmasculinepl: rococós
rococó
1. An ornate style of 18th-century European art, architecture, and design characterized by elaborate decoration, asymmetrical forms, and playful themes
The palace's interior featured rococo furniture with gilded details and pastel colors.
O interior do palácio apresentava móveis rococó com detalhes dourados e cores pastel.
2. Excessively ornate, elaborate, or complicated; overly decorated with excessive embellishment
The design was too rococo with unnecessary flourishes and decorative elements.
O design era muito rococó com floreios desnecessários e elementos decorativos em excesso.
3. Something characterized by excessive complexity or ornamentation that obscures its essential function
His writing style was criticized for being rococo and difficult to follow.
Seu estilo de escrita foi criticado por ser rococó e difícil de acompanhar.
Rococo originated in 18th-century France as a reaction to the heavier baroque style. In contemporary usage, both in English and Portuguese, 'rococo' is often used metaphorically to describe anything overly ornate, complicated, or unnecessarily elaborate. In Brazil and Portugal, it appears frequently in art history discourse and interior design contexts. In the USA, it's commonly referenced in art museums and by designers to critique excessive ornamentation.
NYC Slang
over the top, extra, bougie (when referring to excessive ornamentation in fashion or décor)
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